Britain's High Court ruled Friday that the government unlawfully banned the protest group Palestine Action as a terrorist organization, though the ban remains in place pending an appeal, according to NPR Politics. The court's decision came as the U.S. government drafted plans for post-war Gaza, and as a bipartisan effort in Congress to address immigration enforcement tactics faltered. Meanwhile, MK2 Films acquired worldwide rights to Ari Folman's "Waltz With Bashir," and the impact of immigration policies was felt in Trump-supporting communities.
The High Court judges, Victoria Sharp, Jonathan Swift, and Karen Steyn, stated that "the nature and scale of Palestine Action's activities" did not meet the threshold for a terrorist organization, NPR Politics reported. The ruling stemmed from the group's activities, including protests and property damage. The government's decision to outlaw the group was deemed unlawful, but the ban was not immediately lifted.
Simultaneously, U.S. security officials developed a plan for Gaza's future, just weeks after the October 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel, according to an NPR News report. The memo, titled "Gaza Exit Strategy and the Morning After," outlined recommendations for the Biden administration, including the establishment of Palestinian and international security forces to prevent Hamas from regaining control.
In the U.S., a bipartisan effort to address immigration enforcement tactics also faced challenges. A month before the Friday deadline, a bipartisan group of lawmakers was nearing a deal to restore lapsed health insurance subsidies, according to NPR News. However, negotiations fell apart.
In other news, MK2 Films acquired worldwide rights to Ari Folman's "Waltz With Bashir," as a new 4K restoration was prepared, according to Variety. The film's acquisition was announced on February 13, 2026.
Finally, Vox reported on the impact of immigration enforcement policies in communities that had supported Donald Trump. The reality of Trump's immigration enforcement policies has caused Americans' support to tank.
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